Men's Cradling Game Drill

Drill Specs

Drill Theme:

Stick Work

Field Position:

Offense, Defense, Midfield

Drill Style:

Game

Time Needed:

5 min

Field Location:

Attack Zone

Skill Level:

Basic

Objective

To work on cradling skills.

Description of Drill-Execution

Play 1v1 in a 15-by-15 yard box. Several boxes can be set up within the penalty box to enable four groups to work at the same time. Start the game by tossing the ball to one of the players. He is to protect the ball by running and cradling. He must work to keep his stick to the outside, with his body between the defender and the ball. Award one point if the player is able to cradle the ball for 10 seconds without dropping it.